Monument8509377b…c6c4Place of Remembrance

Alte Landwehr

Commemorating Braunschweig's Medieval Fortifications

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The Alte Landwehr in Braunschweig is a memorial reflecting the city's historical fortifications. Erected on September 10, 2017, the sculpture was created by artist Magnus Kleine-Tebbe. It is part of the extensive defenses that once protected the medieval city.

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Founded: September 10, 2017

Guided Story

Here you stand before the Alte Landwehr in Braunschweig, a memorial reflecting the city's historical fortifications. This sculpture, created by Magnus Kleine-Tebbe on September 10, 2017, is part of the defenses that once protected the medieval city. Imagine these fortifications surrounding the city and keeping it safe from invasions. Just 157 meters to the southeast, you can spot the St. Trinitatis Church, another testament to the city's rich history. The Alte Landwehr serves as a quiet reminder of past times, highlighting the importance of the city's fortifications.